Galapagos Flora
As the Galapagos Islands are volcanic, there were initially no plants on the islands. So how did plant life arrive on Galapagos? Click here to find out.
The islands can be divided into the following zones:
Littoral/Coastal Zone
This is the area where Mangrove trees, shrubs, herbs and vines grow near the shore.
Dry/Arid Zone
The Dry or Arid zone is where cacti trees are found. For example, the Candelabra Cactus, Giant Prickly Pear and Lava Cactus.
Moist Uplands
This is the highest of the 3 regions and is called the moist region due to the mist produced during the cool season. Do you know the local name for this mist? Click here to find out.
There are hundreds of plants found on the islands, listed below are a few of the more well known ones:
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